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MANILA – Dwight Ramos had an impeccable performance in his Gilas Pilipinas Men debut as the national team defeated Thailand, 93-61, on their return to action in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Khalifa Sports City in Manama , Bahrain on Friday night.
The incoming Ateneo player went 7 of 7 from the field and 4 of 4 from the foul line for 20 points along with seven rebounds, three assists and three steals for Gilas Men, who are now 2-0 in the game of the Group A after the victory in which they separated from Thailand in a 32-10 second quarter that opened a 53-29 lead at halftime.
Balti Baltazar, who made his Gilas Men debut, and Juan Gómez de Liano added 12 markers each.
Montien Wongsawangtham had 17 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal for Thailand, which fell to 0-2.
Both teams will meet again on Monday.
Scores:
Philippines: 93 – Ramos 20, Ju. Gomez de Liano 12, Baltazar 12, Suerte 9, Ja. Gomez de Liano 9, Mi. Nieto 8, Go 6, Ma. Nieto 4, Navarro 4, Carino 4, Paras 3, Ildefonso 2
Thailand: 61-17 Wongsawangtham, Jaisanuk 12 Suttisin 10 Langsuan 6 Chungyampin 5, Jakwaran 5, Muangboon 4 Klaewnarong 2 Ghogar 0, 0 Lakhan
Quarterscores: 21-19, 53-29, 75-43, 93-61 (PNA)
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